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Inventory Funding for Auto Repair Shops

Stock tires, brakes, batteries and filters before customers ask. $25,000 to $5,000,000 with a 5-minute application and a soft pull to start.

Stock My Shelves

Auto Repair Inventory Funding

Have the part ready and close the ticket today

Parts in stock turn bays faster and keep customers from shopping around. Funding sized to your deposits lets you buy ahead of demand without starving payroll.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Inventory capital for busy repair shops

Fast and simple

A 5-minute application and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified shops.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ is considered, with steady deposits weighed in.

Know the total cost

The full repayment amount is shown before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Payments you can forecast

Your schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can match it to how fast parts sell.

Waiting on deposits to land?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Parts on the shelf mean faster tickets

A customer who hears "we have to order that part" may take the car elsewhere. Shops that keep common parts in stock close tickets faster, turn bays more often and sell more on the spot. But stocking up takes cash before it brings any back. Inventory funding lets you buy the parts your shop moves most without draining operating cash.

What shops typically stock with funding

Buying from a distributor that offers a volume price can make the math work, as long as those parts actually move. Check your sales history before you order.

Matching funding to how inventory turns

Parts that sell in weeks suit a quicker repayment schedule. Slower-moving stock calls for more caution. A business line of credit works well for repeated restocking, while working capital fits a single bulk buy. For sized examples, see $75,000 working capital.

For illustration: a shop that sells a steady volume of tires each week can usually see the payback on a seasonal tire order more clearly than a shop buying specialty parts it rarely installs.

Avoiding overstock

Inventory funding works best when the parts move. Before you order, pull a report of what your shop installed most over the last few months and the same season last year. Focus on high-turn items: common filter sizes, popular tire sizes for your area, batteries for the vehicles you see most. Be careful with specialty parts and slow movers, because cash tied up on a shelf cannot pay a technician.

It also helps to agree return terms with your distributor before a large order. If a season comes in lighter than expected, being able to send unopened stock back protects your cash. Funding is a tool to buy what you will sell, not a reason to fill the back room.

What we need

About three months of business bank statements and a 5-minute application. No tax returns required. A soft credit pull starts the review, and FICO 500+ is considered. Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses. The full repayment amount and schedule appear in your offer before you accept. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use funding to buy parts and tires?

Yes. Stocking parts, tires, batteries and fluids is a common use of inventory funding for repair shops.

How much inventory funding can my shop get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, based mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Should I use a line of credit or a lump sum?

Recurring restocking often fits a line. A single seasonal or bulk purchase may fit working capital better.

How quickly can I place my order?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses after we receive a complete file.

Is there a minimum credit score?

FICO 500+ is considered, and we start with a soft credit pull.

Winter tires $58,000.00
Battery stock $27,000.00
Brake parts $34,000.00
Bulk oil and fluids $41,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Smart inventory habits help you qualify and repay comfortably.

  • Order based on what actually sold last season
  • Track parts turnover in your shop software
  • Keep deposits in one main business account
  • Avoid tying cash up in rarely used parts

Inventory funding with us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of review
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and inventory audits
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong scores required
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard inquiry common
Flexibility
Line or lump sum options
Fixed term loan

Stock up before the next rush

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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